NHS
Biomedical Laboratory Assistant (known as HHTO)
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Job Description
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- Level 3 qualification e.g. A Levels OR National Diploma in a relevant subject area OR extensive experience of working in a laboratory, manufacturing, logistics or supply chain environment.
- Willingness to undertake further training and development.
- Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office.
- Level 3 qualification e.g. A Levels OR National Diploma in a relevant subject area OR extensive experience of working in a laboratory, manufacturing, logistics or supply chain environment.
- Willingness to undertake further training and development.
- Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office.
Job summary
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) collect around 2 million units of blood and tissues a year, converting them into safe and effective blood components, blood and tissue products for use in the treatments of patients. Join our Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) lab and you'll help to provide a range of testing and support services for immunogenetic diagnostic testing and stem cell and solid organ transplantation.
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience of working in a laboratory as you'll be fully trained to perform essential tasks using some of the latest laboratory analysers and testing systems.
Main duties of the job
You will learn hands-on skills and take your first steps into a professional career within the NHS. You'll be fully trained in a range of routine clinical, technical and scientific activities to prepare and test blood samples from transplant patients and their donors. This includes handling blood samples.
Once you're fully trained you may also be required to share your knowledge by supporting and training less experienced staff within your team.
In order to support the lab you might also have to manually handle equipment weighing up to 13kgs sometimes without mechanical aids. But don't worry, you will receive appropriate training to assist you with this.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.
Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Details
Date posted
05 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
006624
Job locations
Colindale Centre
London
United Kingdom
NW9 5BG
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Laboratory carries out HLA typing, crossmatching and antibody screening in support of solid organ and stem cell transplantation, the provision of specialist blood products and immunogenetic and disease association testing. We have direct involvement with clinicians, for example, in transplantation, we use our test results to provide advise on the compatibility of a potential organ or stem cell donor and the recipient. Working within a modern laboratory environment you will be operating some of the latest laboratory analysers and testing systems to produce accurate and timely test results. Tests include molecular (DNA) based, including gene sequencing and multiplex solid phase platform assays.
We will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme and ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.
As part of the selection process you will be invited to attend our Blood Centre, so that you can gain an understanding of the requirements of this essential role.
What we offer:
Predictable working hours with no weekend working.
Extensive training and induction programme.
NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
Job responsibilities
The Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Laboratory carries out HLA typing, crossmatching and antibody screening in support of solid organ and stem cell transplantation, the provision of specialist blood products and immunogenetic and disease association testing. We have direct involvement with clinicians, for example, in transplantation, we use our test results to provide advise on the compatibility of a potential organ or stem cell donor and the recipient. Working within a modern laboratory environment you will be operating some of the latest laboratory analysers and testing systems to produce accurate and timely test results. Tests include molecular (DNA) based, including gene sequencing and multiplex solid phase platform assays.
We will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme and ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.
As part of the selection process you will be invited to attend our Blood Centre, so that you can gain an understanding of the requirements of this essential role.
What we offer:
Predictable working hours with no weekend working.
Extensive training and induction programme.
NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
Colindale Centre
London
United Kingdom
NW9 5BG
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
Colindale Centre
London
United Kingdom
NW9 5BG
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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